Concerns

IQ: Good on O, but on D he can bite on fakes and have lapses, should improve as he gets older/ more experience

No major weaknesses

Pro Comp

Taj Gibson learned offense

Millionaire’s Thomas Bryant

Young Al Horford

Tier and Picks

Tier 2/3

Picks 4-8

Physical

6’8 ½”

251 lbs

7’4.5” Wingspan

Outlook

Yes, I have Wendell Carter ranked above teammate Marvin Bagley…

Carter is heavily underrated. He has the trifecta needed for a modern NBA big: 1. Wingspan 2. Muscle 3. Agility. Some bigs in this draft give me the Gobert Effect. In other words, when teams go super-small in the postseason, can they stay on the floor? Carter eases those fears. Similar to most bigs, you don’t want him constantly getting switched onto a Curry or Harden. Yet, Carter can hold his own in spurts, and that area should continue to improve. He is also a solid paint protector. Offensively, his game translates immediately. He can hits threes off the catch or Pick N Pop, and get you post buckets. Yet, he will shine if he develops his passing game. Bigs who can create offense for their team are so valuable. Ask the Celtics. Carter deserves top-5 consideration and is being criminally overlooked. His skill set and body is tailor made for where this League is headed. Scouts knock his quickness, but I don’t see a problem. Simply put, he is a better shooter, passer and defender than Bagley. The eye test and the stats tell us that. Remember: It is okay to have differing scouting opinions. Go with your gut, not groupthink.